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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 535.07 and 296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 535.07 and 296.27 is: 443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 535.07 = 296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/535.07 = 296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 535.07 × 296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 158,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,525.19/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.65

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